What is alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease. People with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency usually develop the first signs and symptoms of lung disease between ages 20 and 50.

How do members experience alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency*

Who has alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 22
30s 50
40s 36
50s 62
60s 81
70+ 48

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 96
Female 184